The Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly known as Benue State University (BSUM), has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 Postgraduate admissions. The announcement covers an extensive range of postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and PhD programmes across all faculties.

The university—renowned for research-led learning and industry-driven academics—says the new admission cycle offers fresh opportunities for graduates seeking “advanced professional and academic training in a globally competitive environment.”

A Broad Spectrum of Postgraduate Programmes

MOAUM’s Postgraduate School has rolled out a comprehensive list of approved programmes across 12 faculties and a Centre for Gender Studies. The offerings include:

1. Faculty of Arts

Department of Languages and Linguistics

M.A. Linguistics, M.A. French – Full time
PhD Linguistics, PhD French – Full time

Department of English

M.A. Literature in English – Full time
PhD Literature in English – Full time

Department of History – Full/Part time

Master’s Specializations:

Nigerian History (Central Nigeria)
African History
Economic History
Historiography
Diplomatic History

PhD Specializations:

Nigerian History (Central Nigeria)
African History
Economic History
Historiography
Diplomatic History
Cultural History

Department of Theatre Arts

M.A. Specializations: Theatre for Development, Theatre Management, Directing, Media Arts, Film Studies, Theatre Tech, Theatre in Education, Acting, Dance, Playwriting, Theatre History, Cultural Admin, Theatre Innovations, Costume & Make-up, Sociology of Drama, Music/Ethnomusicology, Theatre Tourism

PhD Theatre Arts – Full time

Department of Religion and Cultural Studies

M.A. & PhD Specializations: Old Testament, New Testament, African Religion, Christian Ethics, Sociology of Religion, Comparative Religions, Church History

Note: PhD in New Testament Studies requires proficiency in New Testament Greek.

Department of Philosophy

M.A. & PhD Specializations: African Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethics, Social & Political Philosophy, Metaphysics

2. Faculty of Education

Arts & Social Sciences Education

M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction
M.Ed Language Education
M.Ed Social Studies Education
PhD variants available

Science & Mathematics Education

M.Sc(Ed) Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
M.Ed Measurement & Evaluation
M.Ed Mathematics Education
M.Ed Science Education
PhD options available

Educational Foundations

M.Ed Educational Management, Educational Psychology
M.Ed Guidance & Counselling (full/part-time)
PGDE
PhD in several specializations including Marriage & Family Counselling

Library and Information Science

MLIS – Full time

Human Kinetics and Physical/Health Education

M.Sc(Ed) Physical & Health Education, Exercise & Sports Science
PhD Public Health Education

3. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Geography

M.Sc Environmental Management and M.Sc Geography with options in:
Climatology, Environmental Management, Geomorphology, Housing, Population Studies, Hydrology/Water Resources, Rural Geography, Soil Science, Urban Geography

M.Sc Development Studies
PhD Geography

Urban & Regional Planning

Includes: MURP, M.Sc degrees in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Urban Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies
PhD Urban & Regional Planning

4. Faculty of Technology & Industrial Studies

M.Sc(Ed) Technology Education (Construction, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical)
PhD equivalents in all fields

5. Faculty of Law

LL.M
PhD Laws

6. Faculty of Management Sciences

Accounting

M.Sc Accounting & Finance
Master in Public Sector Accounting
PGDA
PhD Accounting & Finance

Business Management

MBA with options in Management, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Accounting & Finance
PGDM
M.Sc Management
M.Sc/PhD Management/Marketing
PhD Management, PhD Marketing

7. Faculty of Communication & Media Studies

M.Sc Mass Communication (Electronic Media)
M.Sc Mass Communication (Print Media)
M.Sc Mass Communication (PR & Advertising)
PGD Mass Communication
PhD options in all sequences

8. Faculty of Social Sciences

Economics

M.Sc in Development Economics, Monetary Economics, Public Finance
PhD with wide specializations including Energy Economics, Health Economics, Public Sector Economics, Mathematical Economics

Political Science

MPA
M.Sc & M.A International Relations
M.Sc Political Science, Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
PhD options including Diplomacy, IR, Political Economy, Political Philosophy

Psychology

M.Sc Clinical, Industrial, Experimental, Developmental, Social Psychology
MHM
PhD programmes across all psychology fields

Sociology

M.Sc in Criminology, Demography, Industrial Sociology, Gender Studies, Medical Sociology, Rural Sociology
PhD Sociology and Rural Sociology & Extension

9. Faculty of Science

Biology

M.Sc and PhDs in Parasitology, Entomology, Hydrobiology, Plant Pathology, Cytogenetics, Taxonomy

Chemistry

M.Sc in Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, Pollution Control, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry
PhD options across all areas

Physics

M.Sc & PhD in Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Electronics & Communication Physics, Theoretical Physics, Atmospheric Physics

Mathematics & Computer Science

M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Computer Science
PGDCS

10. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

M.Sc & PhD Human Physiology
M.Sc & PhD Human Anatomy

11. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

12. Centre for Gender Studies

Master’s in Gender Studies with specializations in Health, Economic Empowerment, Education, Human Rights, Environment & Climate Change, HR Development, Agriculture & Development, Security & Peacebuilding, Media & Arts

PGDGS

Admission Requirements

MOAUM outlines detailed requirements for all applicants. Highlights include:

General O’Level Requirements

Credit passes in English and Mathematics (compulsory)
Specific subject requirements for English, Law, Psychology, Economics, and Management Sciences
A’Level passes supersede O’Level results

Master’s Requirements

Minimum Second-Class Lower (CGPA 2.50)
Additional requirements for programmes in Physiology, Anatomy, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and health-related fields

PhD Requirements

Master’s degree with minimum CGPA 3.50
Additional requirements including written/oral exams, research proposals, and professional registrations

Duration of Programmes

Postgraduate Diplomas: 1–2 years
Master’s Degrees:
- Full-time: 1–2 years
- Part-time: 2–3 years
PhD:
- Full-time: 3–5 years
- Part-time: 5–7 years

How to Apply

MOAUM states that all applications are strictly online.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Visit www.bsum.edu.ng, → Applications → Postgraduate,
Fill the preregistration form and print the slip
Pay the ₦20,000 non-refundable fee at Fidelity Bank using your application number
Return to the portal, complete the application, upload documents, and print your form
Ensure referees complete the online reference forms

Late applications (after 30 days) will attract an extra ₦5,000.

Transcripts

Applicants must request their previous institutions to send official academic transcripts directly to:

The Secretary, Postgraduate School,
Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

Closing Date

Applications close 30 days from the date of publication.

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